Unit 1: B1 Coursebook Audioscripts

B1 Coursebook audioscripts
Audio 1.4
Unit 1
P Hello and welcome to Great Books of Our Time.
1.1 Do you live in the past, present Today, we're talking about the book, What I talk
or future?
about when I talk about running by Japanese
Exercise 2b novelist, Haruki Murakami. Here to tell us all about
it is this week’s reviewer, Maria Corbett. Maria,
Audio 1.1 & 1.2
thanks for joining us today.
spend time with relatives
M My pleasure.
do some exercise, do housework, do the shopping, P So Maria, what’s this book about?
do some work, do homework M Well, it’s about running but it’s also about
stay in for the evening Murakami’s life. He talks about why running and
writing are important to him.
make future plans, make a to-do list
P And why is running important to him? Why does
eat healthy food he run?
have an early night, have fun, have a good time, M Well, it’s certainly about keeping fit, but, er, it’s
have a family meal, have a lie-in more than just that. For Murakami, and I suppose
for many runners, it’s often about getting better at
go to bed late, go on a trip, go shopping
something. He says he doesn’t really enjoy team
chat with friends online sports, you know, playing soccer or baseball,
go to bed late because he’s never worried about beating other

people. He prefers to go for a run and achieve his
go on a trip
own goals.
go shopping P How did he start running?
M Well, he had a jazz bar in Tokyo, but he sold it in
chat with friends online
1982 and became a writer. At the same time, he
Exercise 9b started running and a year later, he completed a
race from Athens to Marathon in Greece.
Audio 1.3
P And how often does he go running?
1 Who do you live with?
M In the book, he says he runs most days. He
2 What kind of music do you listen to?
usually has one day off a week, but he does 36
3 How often are you late for appointments?
miles every week.
4 Do you enjoy going to museums?
P Phew, that’s amazing! And does he do any other
5 What time did you go to bed last night?
sports?
6 Are you tired today?
M Well, he does triathlons – that’s swimming, cycling
7 How much time do you spend on Facebook?
and running – but he likes running best. He does
8 When did you last have fun?
at least one marathon every year.
1.2 Free time P Ah, so he spends quite a lot of time on his own
when he’s running. Does he get lots of ideas for
Exercises 2b & 3
his books? Does he think about work?
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M Well, no, not really. He says he sometimes thinks and our winters are so long and cold. I don’t mind
about the weather, and he occasionally gets an cold weather, but when the temperature goes down
idea for a book. Actually, he says he usually to 35 below zero, well, that’s another story!
doesn’t think about anything – he just runs. Oh,
3 Gina from Rio de Janeiro
and he nearly always listens to rock music!
My favourite season here in Rio is summer. I’m an
Exercises 6a & b English teacher so I have long summer holidays
when I can relax and spend time with my children. To
Audio 1.5 & 1.6
be honest, I prefer spring weather to summer
1 He sometimes thinks about the weather.
weather. Summers here are extremely hot and
2 Once or twice a year he does a triathlon.
humid. We get a lot of thunderstorms then too, but
3 It is often about getting better at something.
actually I quite like watching storms. Another thing I
1.4 Speaking and writing love is New Year’s Eve, which of course is in the
middle of summer here. There’s an amazing firework
Exercises 4 & 5a
display on the beach. I don’t go down there because I
Audio 1.7 can’t stand large crowds, but we have a great view
1 Faisal from Dubai from our apartment.
Winter’s my favourite season. In summer, it’s too hot

Exercises 5b & c
to enjoy outdoor activities. But in winter, the
temperature is really mild and pleasant – perfect for Audio 1.8 & 1.9
walks and picnics in the desert or in the city’s 1 I’m not keen on swimming in the sea in the
beautiful parks. summer.
2 My favourite winter activity is fishing.
Also, the sea’s wonderful in the winter. I’m not keen
3 I really love catching fish in the sea.
on swimming in the sea in the summer. The water’s
4 I’m really interested in photography.
too warm and there are sea snakes and other nasty
5 I’m really into watching ice hockey.
animals. In winter, it’s safer and fresher. My favourite
6 I don’t mind cold weather.
winter activity is fishing. I really love catching fish in
7 I prefer spring weather to summer weather.
the sea and then cooking them on a barbecue on the
8 I quite like watching thunderstorms.
beach.
9 I can’t stand large crowds.
2 Marek from Alberta
Review
I love autumn, when the days are sunny but cool. I’m
really interested in photography and autumn’s a great Exercise 3
time for that as the leaves are a beautiful golden Audio 1.10
colour. In late autumn, we get our first snowfalls and
1 When you clean the floor, is this homework or
the snow looks amazing against the bright blue skies.
housework?
Also, I’m really into watching ice hockey and autumn
2 Are your relatives your friends or your family?
is when the new ice hockey season starts. The only
3 If you have a lie-in, do you get up early or late?
problem with autumn is that it comes before winter,

4 If you are online, are you on the internet or the E Well, er, I want to change how the street looks.
telephone? P Hmm … but why’s that important?
5 Is healthy food good or bad for you? E Because I’m interested in the way people see the
6 When you write a to-do list, is it for the future or the world people watch and ask questions
past? when I’m working. Also, I want them to walk on
7 Do people go clubbing in the day or at night? the paintings, become part of the art.
8 Do you need more energy for football or chess?
P Laxman Rao is a tea-seller and a writer in New
Unit 2 Delhi, India. So Laxman, please tell me about
your work.
2.1 Street life
L Well, every day I serve tea at a stall in central
Exercises 3a & b Delhi – it’s crowded and noisy, but my job for the
Audio 2.1 & 2.2 last twenty years! I also write novels and plays in
market place Hindi, India’s national language.

P Uh-huh, but why does a writer have to sell tea?
souvenir seller
L Well, actually, I’m the writer, publisher and the
pavement artist salesman! Before I never made enough money
from my books, but I think my luck is changing
parking space
now.
street cleaner
P Oh really? Why’s that?
pedestrian area L Well, more and more people are reading books
and newspapers in Hindi these days. Did you
street performer
know it’s the third most spoken language in the
Exercises 6 & 7 world? And one of my novels is selling well, so …
Audio 2.3
P Finally, Harry Bakewell is a street cleaner from
P Good morning and welcome to the show. Today,
London in England. Good morning, Harry. Could
we’re talking to three very different people about
you tell us a little bit about your job now? Do you
their work outside in the street Edgar
work alone?
Mueller, an amazing 3D pavement artist, Laxman
H Yeah, I do, but I work in a very lively
Rao, a tea-seller, and Harry Bakewell, a street
neighbourhood and I know everyone, so it’s fine.
cleaner. So, first of all, Edgar, why do you think
There’s plenty to do and all kinds of people to
3D pavement art is so popular nowadays?
chat to, so it’s never dull! I have to be careful
E The art happens outside, so people can enjoy the
though, because every now and then, my boss
art on their way to work – they don’t have to go to
checks my work and I get in trouble if I’m chatting
art galleries or museums to see it. They love
or drinking tea when he arrives!
getting close to the art and exploring it.
P And what hours are you working today?
P Your painting, Ice Age, was 330 square metres
H Well, er, today I’m working from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
and broke a world record. Why do you do such
P And how do you find this work?
huge paintings?

H Well, er, I work in a pedestrian area near the city stuff, not even a cloth or a dustpan and brush! It’s
centre, and we do have a huge problem with my first experience of house-sitting and I’m finding
rubbish so it’s hard work, but I prefer working it quite hard to relax. My friend doesn’t have much
outdoors and I’m not embarrassed about my job. stuff at all, but I’m the opposite: I have loads of
The people who drop their rubbish on the stuff and I miss all my things. Also, there’s
pavement instead of putting it in the bin should be nowhere to put my clothes – no wardrobe or chest
embarrassed, not me! of drawers in the bedroom. I’m quite surprised
about that.
2.2 Home life
3 I’m enjoying living with friends, and the room here
Exercises 6a & b is OK. I mean, it has all the basics − you know, a
bed, a desk, bookshelves and a wash basin. But I
Audio 2.4 & 2.5
honestly can’t believe how much I’m missing
1 It’s something that you see in the street.
home! I really hate not having my own washing
2 It’s something that doesn’t move.
machine, dishwasher and fridge! I also miss our
3 It’s something that birds sit on.
big, comfortable sofa and satellite TV with all the
channels. It’s surprising because I never usually
Exercises 8 & 9
think about these things, but now I can’t wait to go
Audio 2.6
home for Christmas!
1 The house where we’re staying is huge. I suppose
they always say things are much bigger in the 2.3 Vocabulary and skills
States, don’t they? They have some beautiful development
things. I love all the candles in the bathroom and
Exercises 1b & c
the soft, white towels – oh, and the Egyptian cotton
Audio 2.7
sheets on the bed are wonderful! It’s a really lovely
place, but I’m still missing certain things from E How do you find city life then, Mike?
home, such as my own bed and even my duvet! M Oh, well, I’ve only been here for a few weeks. But
Also, one thing which I don’t like – they don’t have to be honest, I’m not enjoying it at all.
a proper cooker, just a microwave oven. Hard to E How come?
believe in such a big place, and a bit disappointing M I think it’s because I’m from a small town in the
for me, as I love cooking. Another thing which country, but I just can’t get used to it. Everybody’s
surprises me is that they don’t have any mirrors – so rude!
very strange! E How do you mean?
2 I’m staying at my friend’s flat for a couple of M Well, for example, nobody’s ever on time for
months – looking after it whilst he’s away. It’s really anything. I was at a business meeting last week
modern and I absolutely love the bathroom! The and three of the six people were late!
wash basin looks like a sheet of paper, and, at first, E That’s because public transport here is so
I couldn’t even work the taps! There are no rubbish. I was on the way to the city centre
carpets, just white rugs everywhere. I don’t really yesterday and the tram just stopped for half an
like them because I’m so worried about spilling hour. That’s life.
something – especially as I can’t find his cleaning M But it’s crazy. There are so many people who

come here on business, but if you can’t get to M No, er, it takes about ten minutes, I should think.
your appointments on time, you’ll go somewhere T OK, thanks very much.
else to do business. And another thing – I always
get lost. This city’s like a maze. Exercise 4b
E But you’ve got a smartphone. If you get lost, you Audio 2.9
just look it up on the internet. Come on, Mike, T Excuse me, is this the right way to the library?
maybe you come from the country, but you know G Yes, well, you’re on the terrace now, so you need
how to use a smartphone! to go through the drawing room and cross the
M And the tourists! You can’t move. I was in Bath garden. It’s in the corner on the left by reception.
Street the other day, trying to get to a business You know – where you come in.
appointment. All the tourists and shoppers – I was T So I need to go through the drawing room, cross
blocked. I really don’t understand why they come the garden and it’s next to reception?
here on holiday. G Yes, that’s right. You can’t miss it.
E Probably because of all the great museums, art T Thank you.
galleries and shops! I love all the people here, all
the different nationalities, all the buzz … Exercise 5a
M The buzz?
Audio 2.10
E Yes, I feel excited all the time. I love it!
1 Excuse me, is this the right way to the library?
2.4 Speaking and writing 2 Keep going until you reach the crossroads.
Exercises 2 & 3b Exercise 5b

Audio 2.8 Audio 2.11
T Excuse me, do you speak English? 1 Please could you tell me how to get to the Jim
M Er, yes. Thompson House?
T Sorry, please could you tell me how to get to the 2 You’ll see the shopping centre on the left.
Jim Thompson House? 3 You can’t miss it.
M Yeah, sure. Er … Let me see. You go straight 4 So it’s left at the crossroads? Is that right?
along this road, you’ll see the MBK shopping
centre on the left. Go past that and keep going
Review
until you reach a crossroads. At the crossroads, Exercise 4a
turn left down Rama 1 Road, then, er, take the
Audio 2.12
second right. Just go down that street and it’s the
1 He’s going away because of his work.
building with flags outside on the left. There’s a
2 I normally travel by metro or bus.
sign outside anyway.
3 Please can you arrive punctually?
T OK, so it’s left at the crossroads? Is that right?
4 I’m coming right now.
M Yes, that’s right, then the second right.
5 They’re having a vacation this week.
T And it’s the building on the left?
6 I bought it online, using my computer.
M Yeah.
T And, er, is it far?

Exercises 5b & c Then he jumped. But immediately something went

wrong. He fell too fast and he suddenly started to
Audio 2.13
turn round and round. The rest of his skydiving team
T Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the
saw this on their computer screens and were worried
railway station?
he was in terrible danger. Luckily, he got into the
M Sure. Go out of the coach station and turn right.
correct diving position quickly, with head down and
Keep going along Kingland Road until you reach
arms out behind him − like Superman.
the George Roundabout. You’ll see the hospital
on the left, then turn left into Towngate Street. When Baumgartner’s parachute finally opened and
T OK, so left at the George Roundabout. he floated down towards the desert in New Mexico,
M Yeah. Then take the second right into Serpentine everybody shouted and jumped up and down. They
Road and right again into Station Road. You’ll see were so pleased he was safe. His mother cried with
the station straight ahead. You can’t miss it. happiness.
T Great, thanks very much. Baumgartner landed on his feet. He was so happy to
be safe that he fell down on his knees.
Unit 3
A few days later, he told a TV reporter his next goal
3.1 The man who fell to Earth was ‘to go faster than the speed of light’. It was a
joke, of course.
Exercises 1b & 2
Audio 3.1 Exercise 8a
Hello, and welcome to Making History, the
Audio 3.2
programme where we look back at human
1 watch – watched
achievements that have changed history. And it was
2 look – looked
on October the 14th 2012, that Felix Baumgartner, a
3 lift – lifted
pilot from Austria, made history when he became the
4 land – landed
first person to go faster than the speed of sound.
5 dive – dived
Eight million people watched live on YouTube as
Baumgartner made the amazing jump out of a Exercises 8b & c
balloon from a height of 38 kilometres above the
Audio 3.3 & 3.4
Earth.
1 start – started
Baumgartner’s journey started at 3.16 p.m., when the
2 work – worked
large balloon slowly lifted him up into space. As he
3 decide – decided
went up, he tweeted from his phone: ‘Live from
4 move – moved
space! World, you are beautiful!’
5 need – needed
At 5.37 p.m. it was time to jump. He slowly moved his
seat forward out of his capsule. He sat still and
looked down for a few seconds. He didn’t think about
the beautiful view or breaking the speed record. He
had only one thought: ‘I want to get home alive.’

3.2 Going up … One man’s lift 3 What was happening when you got home
nightmare yesterday?
4 What were you doing this time last week?
Exercises 1b & c 5 Where were you working or studying five years
Audio 3.5 & 3.6 ago?
Positive: in a good mood, pleased, calm, excited
3.3 Vocabulary and skills
Negative: guilty, scared, nervous, exhausted, development
embarrassed, disappointed, confused, lonely, angry,
Exercise 6a
anxious, stressed
Audio 3.9
Exercise 2 When a word ends in -t or -d and the next word
Audio 3.7 begins with a consonant, we don’t say the -t or -d.
1 Come ON ... Traffic lights ... TURN GREEN ... ‘lift going up’ sounds like ‘lif going up’
Come ON ... I’m going to be so late for my
‘second floor’ sounds like ‘secon floor’
meeting!
2 David! Look! Those cows ... They’re ... They’re ‘it isn’t coming’ sounds like ‘it isn coming’
coming ... They’re coming towards us! Run! Sometimes this happens with -t or -d inside a single
3 Oh no! I don’t believe it! The restaurant’s closed. word.
Now where are we going to go?
‘politely’ sounds like ‘poli-ly’
4 Well, here I am … on my own in a foreign country.
I miss my friends and family so much. I know I can ‘friends’ sounds like ‘friens’
Skype them, but it’s not the same.
5 Good evening ladies and gentlemen, and welcome
Exercise 6b
to ... oops ... that’s my phone ... I’m so sorry! Audio 3.10
6 Yes! I’m on holiday! No more work for two whole 1 behind me
weeks! 2 first floor
7 Oh dear. It was Jake’s birthday yesterday and I 3 next stop
completely forgot! I didn’t ring him or anything. 4 don’t look
Now I feel really bad! 5 fastest lift
8 I'm really sorry, I can’t speak now. I’ve a job 6 old people
interview in five minutes. Argh! Wish me good luck. 7 second time
I really need it! 8 stand back
9 cold morning
Exercise 9a 10 World Cup
Audio 3.8 11 I found this
1 Was it raining when you went out this morning? 12 lift going up
2 What were the other students doing when you
came to class today?

Exercise 6c the other people. When two people come in at the

same time, they stop their conversation or start
Audio 3.11
speaking quietly.
1 opposite corner
The reason why we do this is that when we are in
2 act normally
small spaces, we feel anxious and we act in a way
3 third person
that stops other people feeling nervous. That’s
4 next time
why we don’t stand near people, look at or speak
5 look at the floor
to each other.
6 immediately
7 quietly 3.4 Speaking and writing
8 make contact with
Exercises 1b & 2
Exercise 7 Audio 3.14
Audio 3.12 Ryu's story
P Many of us use lifts several times a day without R A funny thing happened this morning. I was on the
really thinking about it. But if you watch what train on my way to work and there was this young
people do in lifts, you’ll see some very interesting woman sitting on the seat opposite me. She was
behaviour. Here to tell us more is psychologist, Dr dressed quite smartly; she was obviously
Len Mills. travelling to work, too. It was quite a hot day, so
L Yes, that’s right. Lifts are very interesting social she wasn’t wearing a jacket – she was just
spaces. When we’re alone in a lift, we act wearing a white blouse and a skirt. So, anyway, I
normally. But when another person comes in, was feeling a bit thirsty so I got some juice out of
suddenly we behave strangely. my bag. It was one of those little cartons of juice
Next time you’re in a lift, watch where people that comes with a little straw. I was drinking it –
stand. If there are two people, you stand in and it was a blackcurrant fruit juice, a kind of dark
opposite corners. If a third person enters, you purple colour ... Anyway, I don’t know how this
change position quickly and make a triangle. Four happened, but suddenly the straw just jumped out
people and you make a square, with one person of my mouth and a little stream of purple juice flew
in each corner. A fifth person will probably stand up in the air and landed on the woman’s white
in the middle. shirt!

F Oh no!
Exercises 8 & 9 R I said ‘Oh, I’m so sorry!’ She didn’t say anything.
She just looked at me angrily.
Audio 3.13
F Really!
L Now watch what people do. Some people say
R Everybody was looking at us. I was so
hello politely or smile. Others don’t. But everybody
embarrassed!
turns around as soon as they enter the lift. Some
people look at the door, the floor or at the lift
Marta's story
buttons. Others look at their phones, their hands
M I had a bad experience last year, when I was
or their ring. But they never make eye contact with
flying back home to Mexico City from Hong Kong.

We were just going to land. We were flying over Exercise 5b

the city. It was a beautiful clear morning. The sun
Audio 3.18
was shining and I was looking out my window and
A I had a bad experience the other day. I was
enjoying the view. So, anyway, we were just
having lunch with a friend in a café when a man
beginning to land – the wheels were just touching
came over and asked for directions to the station.
the ground, when suddenly the plane took off
He put a map down on the table and my friend
again over the sea.
showed him where to go. I noticed that the man
M You’re joking!
wasn’t listening carefully to my friend. He was
M Yes. I was really scared, to be honest.
looking nervously at the table.
M So then what happened?
B Really? That’s strange!
M Well, it flew over the sea for a minute or two. We
A So, anyway, a few minutes later I wanted to make
didn’t know what was happening and then the
a phone call, but I couldn’t find my phone.
pilot made an announcement. A plane was stuck
B You’re joking! Don’t tell me … the phone was on
in the middle of the runway and he needed to
the table and the man lifted it up with the map?
avoid it.
A Exactly! I was so angry!
M Oh, right.
B So then what happened?
M So, it was all OK in the end!
A I called the police. But it was too late.
B Oh no! That’s terrible!
Exercises 3a & b
Audio 3.15 & 3.16
Unit 4
1 A funny thing happened this morning.
2 So, anyway, I was feeling a bit thirsty …
4.2 Living without the internet
3 Oh no! Exercises 3b & 4
4 I was so embarrassed!
Audio 4.1
5 I had a bad experience last year, when I was …
Today, I’m going to spend 24 hours without the
6 You’re joking!
internet. Usually, before I go to bed, I check
7 I was really scared!
Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, my email, and the
8 So then what happened?
weather and my calendar for the next day! I never
9 So it was all OK in the end.
completely switch off and stop thinking about work.
Review When I get up, I always look at my phone, and then
go online and read the news. Most of my social life is
Exercise 4
online too, so I think I’m going to find it really hard.
Audio 3.17
Social media is very important for my job. Usually, I
1 sound of people shouting angrily
take photos of what I’m wearing, post them online,
2 sound of a person playing the piano badly
count the ‘likes’ and read people’s comments. I can’t
3 sound of a door opening slowly
do that today. So this morning I’m visiting a fashion
4 sound of a person eating noisily
show with colleagues, then I’m meeting a friend for
5 sound of a person laughing loudly
lunch at one o’clock. I’m going to look through some
6 sound of a car stopping suddenly

magazines this afternoon, and hopefully get ideas for S Uh-huh, sounds great! And how did you find
a new post. Then I plan to finish work early today. I’m everyone?
going to see my sister later on and perhaps have an L Well, it’s much easier these days with the internet.
early night. I found a lot of people through Facebook. In fact,
a few of us are meeting next Saturday at seven
So now it’s ten o’clock in the evening. Well, I can’t lie,
thirty if you’re free?
I’m really looking forward to being back online
S Yeah, sounds great!
tomorrow! I missed social media so much at work,
but I do feel differently about it now. I felt so much
Exercises 8a & b
more relaxed today and really liked spending more
time with family and friends, having interesting Audio 4.3 & 4.4
conversations with colleagues, and a bit more time 1 I’m going to take some photos.
for myself. So, in future, I’m going to change a few 2 I’m going to book a live band.
things and think more carefully about my internet
use. I’m not going to deal with work emails outside
development
work, I'm not going to waste as much time online and
I’m not going to check my phone all the time! Exercise 3a
Audio 4.5
Exercises 7a & c
When a word ends with a vowel sound and the next
Audio 4.2 word begins with a vowel sound, we sometimes add
S Hello. a /j/ sound or a /w/ sound to link the words.
L Hi Sophie, it’s Lucas.
I go [w] out
S Lucas, I haven’t spoken to you for ages! How are
you? do [w] a challenge
L Very well, thanks. And you? the [j] elevator

S Yeah, fine too, thanks. What a lovely surprise!
I [j] agree
L Well, I’m calling because I’m organizing a school
reunion on the 14th of July next year. Are you Exercise 3b
interested?
Audio 4.6
S Yeah, it’d be great to see everyone again! Where
quarter to eight
are you having the party?
L Well, I’m not sure yet. I’ve made a few We’re going to eat soon.
appointments and I’m visiting three hotels next
So am I.
week. I’m going to take some photos and post
them on the reunion website, so everyone can Who are you?
vote which they like best. Go inside.

S Oh, that’s a good idea. And have you got any
Do it now.
other plans?
L Yeah, I’m going to book a live band for the
evening, but I haven’t done that yet.

Exercise 3c walk to work, not get the bus.

D Are you going to get one of those little things
Audio 4.7
which count your steps?
me and you
M A pedometer? Well, actually, I’ve got an app on
she eats a lot my phone that does that.
the easy way D Was it a free app?

M Yeah. You just put it in your pocket and it counts
three o’clock
your steps.
we aren’t ready D Excellent. Well, good luck.
be a M Thanks. So, what about you? What’s your first

challenge?
Exercise 3d D Well, me and my partner are going to do a
challenge together.
Audio 4.8
M What’s that then?
1 see you [w] in two minutes
D We aren’t going to eat meat for 30 days.
2 the [j] other side
M Really? But you love eating meat!
3 go [w] on holiday
D I know, but, to be honest, it’s not good to eat too
4 so do [w] I
much meat.
5 she [j] isn’t ready
M True, I agree with that.
6 three [j] apples, please
D It’s not going to be easy, but we’re going to get a
Exercise 4 vegetarian cookbook to help us. My parents are

coming for lunch on Sunday. My dad’s a big meat-
Audio 4.9
eater so I need to cook something very tasty!
1 How are you going to do it?
M Well, best of luck!
2 Was it a free app?
3 It’s not going to be easy. 4.4 Speaking and writing
4 We aren’t going to eat meat for 30 days.
Exercise 2
5 To be honest, it’s not good to eat too much meat.
Audio 4.11
Exercise 5a Hello Seyit, this is Max Weber from Weber Design
Solutions. I’m just ringing to let you know that I’m
Audio 4.10
visiting Izmir the week of the 27th of March, and, I
M I think this 30-day challenge idea is great. I’m
was wondering, would you like to meet for lunch?
definitely going to try it.
Please call me back on 00 49 64 19 81 64 02. OK,
D Me, too. So, what are you going to do first?
thank you, bye.
M I’m going to walk 10,000 steps a day.
D Good idea. So, how are you going to do it? Hi Agneta, it’s me. Sorry I can’t make it on Thursday
M Well, when I go out to the shops, I’m going to – did you get my Facebook message? Anyway, do
walk, not drive. I’m going to take the stairs instead you fancy doing something at the weekend instead?
of the elevator and, twice a week, I’m going to OK, er, hope you have a great time with Jens. Speak

soon. meet then instead?

M Yeah, yeah, that’d be fine. We could try that new
Exercises 3a & b
Chinese restaurant? What do you think?
Audio 4.12 A Yeah, sounds great! I’ve heard the food’s really
M Hello, Weber Design Solutions. good there. Shall we meet outside the restaurant
S Oh hello, Max, this is Seyit Samyeli. I’m sorry I at eight, then?
missed your call, but I … M Yes, good idea. See you on Sunday. I’ll ring and
M Ah, Seyit, good to hear from you. Thanks for book a table now while I remember.
returning my call. A OK, thanks. So see you soon, bye!
S Yes, I’m pleased to hear you’re coming over soon. M Bye!
M Thank you, I’m looking forward to it. Er, are you
free that week at all? Exercises 4b & c
S Yes, it’s fine for me.
Audio 4.13 & 4.14
M Great, so would you like to meet for lunch?
1 Are you free that week at all?
S Yes, I’d like to very much, thanks.
2 Would you like to meet for lunch?
M OK, so how about the 28th? Is that OK for you?
3 I’m afraid I can’t make the 28th.
S Oh, sorry, I’m afraid ... er ... I can’t make the 28th
4 How about the 29th instead?
because I ... er ... have another meeting that day.
5 Do you fancy doing something this weekend?
How about the 29th instead?
6 That’d be lovely.
M No problem, that’s fine for me, too.
7 Is Sunday any good for you?
S OK, shall I find a nice restaurant and book a table
8 Sounds great!
for us?
9 Shall we meet outside the restaurant at eight?
M That sounds perfect.
S I’ll email you with the details nearer the time. Review
M Great, so see you soon. Thanks for ringing, bye.
Exercise 6a
S Thank you, bye.
Audio 4.15
M Hello. A Are you doing anything on Friday night?
A Hi, it’s me! Thanks for your messages. Are you B No, I don’t think so. Why?
OK? How was your week? A Do you fancy coming round for dinner?
M Yeah, it was good thanks, a bit tiring with work. B That sounds great. Oh, hang on, did you say
But how about you? Are you OK? Friday?
A Yeah, yeah, I’m fine thanks, busy week too. So, I A Yes, is there a problem?
was wondering, do you still fancy doing something B I’m sorry, but I can’t make Friday. I’m meeting a
this weekend or are you …? friend from university.
M Yeah, yeah, that’d be lovely. How about you? Are A No problem. How about Saturday instead?
you doing anything tomorrow? B Saturday? That’d be great.
A I’m really sorry, but I can’t make it tomorrow – I’m

working. Is Sunday any good for you? Could we

don’t know what’s inside it! The box is called a time

Unit 5
capsule. My parents gave it to me when I was a
5.1 Your world in objects baby, but I can’t open it ’til I’m 25. They put special
Exercises 2a & 3 objects in it. It contains personal things, and objects
which will tell me about life in the year I was born. It’s
Audio 5.1
amazing. It’s quite large and really heavy. I can’t wait
1 Sandra
to see what’s inside!
My favourite possession is definitely my scooter. It’s
brand new. I only got it a few weeks ago. Riding it is Exercises 5a & b
great fun and the feel of the cool wind is wonderful, Audio 5.2 & 5.3
especially in this hot weather. And just looking at it
plastic
brings a smile to my face. I love the colour and the
useful
design of it, and it’s so bright and shiny! The seat’s
made of leather, so it’s very comfortable to ride. amazing
personal
2 Omar
ordinary
My favourite possession is my smartphone. It’s just
special
an ordinary one, nothing special, but I use it all the
time, for making calls, writing notes, sending emails, comfortable
checking stuff on the internet – everything, really. It’s
valuable
so useful I can’t imagine life without it. It’s very thin
and light, so it’s easy to carry around. And it’s got a 5.3 Vocabulary and skills
plastic cover to protect it. development
Exercises 7a & c
3 Helena
Audio 5.4
My favourite possession is this ring. It’s antique and
A I’ve got some things here that I don’t think we
it’s gold. It’s not very valuable – not worth much
really need. Maybe we could get rid of them?
money – but it’s very special to me. It was my
B Like what?
grandmother’s. She gave me it before she died. It’s
A Well, like this Japanese knife that you bought. It
got a dark blue stone with a black spot on it so it
takes up so much space in the drawer and it’s not
looks like an eye. My grandmother believed it gave
very useful.
her good luck. I love it because it reminds me of her.
B Not very useful? It’s essential!
It’s really, really small – tiny, in fact. She obviously
A Essential for what?
had very small fingers!
B For chopping vegetables!
A Erm … how often do you chop vegetables?
4 Marcus
B Not very often.
My favourite possession is a round box. It’s made of A Exactly! Let’s get rid of it.
a kind of pale grey metal. It sounds strange, but I B Ooh, no, I’m not getting rid of that!

A Oh. OK then. And then there’s this bag of yours. S Oh, yes, I know what you mean. It’s called a voice
B Keep it. It was a present from my mother. recorder. You use it for recording meetings and
A But you never use it. interviews and things?
B You never know … one day I might. C Exactly! That’s what I’m looking for! I’m a student,
A I don’t think so. It isn’t suitable for work, and it isn’t you see, and I want to record my lessons with it.
… S Ah yes. Good idea, yes … but no, I’m afraid we
B Keep it. It’s quite fashionable, you know. don’t sell them here. Why don’t you try the
A I … yes, it’s fashionable, but it isn’t really ... well, it electronics store around the corner? They
isn’t really ‘you’, is it? probably sell them.
B But it’ll be a disappointment to her if we throw it C OK. I will do. Thanks!
away.
A She’ll never know. Anyway, I’m not going to throw Conversation 2
it away. We can give it to somebody. Somebody S Morning.
will like it. C Morning.
B Fine. S Can I help you? Are you looking for anything in
A Now, what about this e-book reader? We don’t particular?
use it any more. C Yes, erm, do you sell, er … Ah, what’s the word?
B You are not throwing that away. It cost us a lot of Sorry, I’ve forgotten the word in English. Er …
money. They make light.
A We can’t keep everything, you know! We’ve got a S Do you mean a light bulb – an electric light bulb?
newer model now, remember? We don’t need this C No, no, no. It’s not electric. It’s … Ah, what’s it
old one. called? It’s long and thin, like a stick, and you
B But it’s in very good condition. burn it and it gives light. You need them when
A Well, that’s fine. We can sell it. Get some money there is no electricity.
for it. I’ll put it on eBay tomorrow. I’m sure we’ll get S Ah, you mean a candle!
a buyer for it. C Yes, a candle! Of course!
B Alright then. S Yes, we do. They’re over there on the left, next to
the matches.
5.4 Speaking and writing
C Thank you very much.
Exercise 2 S You’re welcome.
Audio 5.5
Conversation 3
Conversation 1
C Excuse me. Can you help me? I’ve got a problem
S Hi, can I help you?
with, you know, with mosquitoes in the apartment
C Yes, I hope so. I’m looking for … erm … one of
where I’m staying.
those little machines. I don’t know the name, but,
S Oh yes, it’s a very bad time of year for
er, you use it to record things.
mosquitoes!
S How big is it?
C Yes. I’m looking for something … I don’t know the
C Oh, er, it’s quite small. It fits in your hand or your
word in English. It’s a thing which you put into the
pocket. It looks like a mobile phone.

wall, you know. You plug it into the electricity point B A grater!
and the mosquitoes don’t like it and they go away.
Do you know what I mean? Unit 6
S Yes, yes, I do. A mosquito repellent plug. Yes, we
6.1 The quiet revolution
do have those. If you’d like to follow me, I’ll show
you what we’ve got. Exercise 3
C Great. Thank you. Audio 6.1
1 I share a flat with another student called Max. The
Exercises 3a & b
thing about Max is that he likes everything to be in
Audio 5.6 & 5.7 the correct place. So he always washes up straight
1 You use it to record things. after eating, puts the dishes straight back in the
2 It looks like a mobile phone. cupboard, never leaves anything on the floor …
3 Exactly! That’s what I’m looking for! you know. He even puts his books in alphabetical
4 I’ve forgotten the word in English. order in the bookcase! The other thing about Max
5 What’s it called? is that he never, ever tells a lie. So for example, if
6 It’s long and thin, like a stick. he doesn’t like something I’m wearing, he’ll tell me
7 I don’t know the word in English. he doesn’t like it. But then when he says he likes
8 It’s a thing which you put into the wall. something, I know he really means it.
9 Do you know what I mean?
2 My younger sister Lena’s in her last year at school.
Review
She’s one of those people who’s good at
Exercise 2 everything. She gets top marks in most of her
subjects. And the thing is, she doesn’t even try
Audio 5.8
very hard. I’m not saying she’s lazy – she does
1 large, tiny, amazing, thin
work but, you know, she’s just a natural. She’s also
2 heavy, pale grey, blue, dark brown
a real people person. She’s always at parties or
3 metal, valuable, leather, plastic
out with her friends. Sometimes I don’t see her for
4 comfortable, useful, gold, ordinary
days!
5 antique, brand new, old, light
3 I run a business with a guy called Nico. It’s a

Exercise 5b
kitchen design business. Nico’s the one who does
Audio 5.9
the designs. He always comes up with really
A I’m making a pizza. I need a … er, what’s it interesting and unusual ideas. Our kitchens are
called? Oh, I’ve forgotten the name in English. very different from most kitchens – that’s why our
You use it to cut cheese into very small pieces? customers are so happy with what we do. And Nico
B A knife? works very long hours, too – we both do – we
A No. It’s made of metal, and you move the cheese rarely leave the office before seven or eight o’clock
up and down against it. Do you know what I at night. But, you know, in these difficult economic
mean?

times, we feel lucky to have so much work, so of Number five: your grandmother’s mother is your
course we don’t mind putting in the hours. great-grandmother. So that’s G-R-E-A-T
grandmother … and we join the words ‘great’ and
Exercises 8a & b ‘grandmother’ with a hyphen, a little line.
Audio 6.2 & 6.3 And finally, number six: your aunt or uncle’s child is
1 My sister’s cleverer than me. your cousin and that’s spelt C-O-U-S-I-N.
2 My brother isn’t as confident as my sister.
Question two, number one: the word for two married
3 I’m taller than my parents.
people – or two people in a relationship – is a couple.
4 My youngest brother isn’t as lazy as I am.
Number two: a child with no brothers or sisters is an
6.2 A Long Way Home only child.
Exercise 1 Number three: two children born on the same day are
Audio 6.4 twins. Half brother and half sister have a different
meaning: your half brother is a brother who has
Number one: your male child is your … what?
either the same mother or the same father as you.
Number two: your mother’s or your father’s sister is
Number four: a mother or father who looks after their
your … what?
children alone is a single parent.
Number three: your sister’s or brother’s son is your
Number five: The word for the people in your family is
… what?
relatives. Your parents are just your mother and
Number four: your mother’s father is your … what?
father.
Number five: your grandmother’s mother is your …
And number six: if you take a child into your family
what?
and the child legally becomes your child, you adopt
And finally, number six: your aunt or uncle’s child is the child.
your … what?
Number seven: before you get married, you get
engaged; that means you agree, formally, that you
Exercise 2
are going to get married. You get divorced only if
Audio 6.5 your marriage goes wrong. Get divorced means
Here are the answers to the quiz: legally end your marriage.
Question one, number one: your male child is your And, finally, number eight: a woman who is married
son and that’s spelt S-O-N. to your father, but isn’t your mother, is your
Number two: your mother’s or your father’s sister is stepmother. We can also say stepfather, stepson,
your aunt. And that’s spelt A-U-N-T. stepdaughter, stepsister and stepbrother. Your
mother-in-law is your husband or wife’s mother.
Number three: your sister’s or brother’s son is your
nephew and that’s N-E-P-H-E-W. And finally, question three: pronunciation. Listen
carefully.
Four: your mother’s father is your grandfather and
that’s one word, grand G-R-A-N-D father. One: father-in-law /ɔː/; aunt /ɑː/. The sound is

different. found a good job. But while he was growing up,

he started to think more and more about his family
Two: mother /ʌ/; uncle /ʌ/. It’s the same.
in India. So he decided to try to find his old home
on Google Earth.
Three: cousin /ʌ/; son /ʌ/. That’s also the same.
B Right … yeah … so … how …?
Four: father /ɑː/; daughter /ɔː/. That’s a different A Well, he knew he was on the train for about 14
hours. He knew the speed of Indian trains. So he
sound.
knew his village was about 1,200 km from
Adopted /ɪd/; related /ɪd/. That’s the same. Kolkata. He drew a big circle on a map around
Kolkata and every night for four years he sat at
And number six: divorced /t/; separated /ɪd/. That’s his computer, looking at satellite images of the
landscape. Then suddenly he recognized a
different.
waterfall, where he played as a child.
And that’s all the answers to the quiz! Now add up
B Incredible!
your score. How did you get on?
A So he travelled to Khandwa, the village near the
waterfall. He got to the village and found his old
Exercises 4b & 5
house …
Audio 6.6 B Wow …
A I’ve just listened to a really interesting programme A But his mother didn’t live there anymore. But
on the radio. some neighbours helped him to find her. Can you
B Yeah? imagine the meeting? Apparently she couldn’t
A It was an interview with a man who lost his mother speak for some time. She believed her son was
when he was a boy and has recently found her dead after all these years.
again after twenty-five years, using Google Earth. B What an incredible story!
B Really? How did he do that? A Yeah, he’s written a book about it. It’s called A
A Well, this man – his name’s Saroo Brierley – was Long Way Home.
from a small village in India. When he was only B I’d really like to read that.
five years old, he was on a train with his older A Me, too.
brother. He fell asleep and woke up 14 hours
later, alone, in Kolkata.
B So, couldn’t they take him home again?
development
A Well, no, because he didn’t know the name of his Exercise 2a
village. He was too young. So he lived on the
Audio 6.7
streets of Kolkata. After a while, he was adopted
When we speak quickly, we sometimes don’t
by an Australian couple from Tasmania.
pronounce parts of words. This is especially true with
B So he moved to Tasmania?
very common words, like the linkers and, but,
A Yes, and he says in the interview that he has
because, so and for example.
always been very happy in his new family. He’s
done well in life, he’s been to university, he’s ‘but’ sounds like ‘bt’

‘because’ sounds like ‘cos’ 8 Because it means you’re really enjoying your food
…
‘for example’ sounds like ‘frexample’
‘and’ sounds like ‘n’ Exercises 3c & 4

‘so’ sounds like ‘s’ Audio 6.11
1 Karina
Exercise 2b
I’m from New Zealand, but I often go to Japan on
Audio 6.8
business. The first time I had a business meeting
1 friends and family
there, I was very surprised because two women in
2 He’s clever but lazy.
the meeting were wearing a mask across their mouth
3 I like him because he’s honest.
and nose. I thought, ‘Mmm, that’s a bit unnecessary.
4 I enjoy winter sports, for example, skiing.
Are they worried I’ll pass a terrible illness to them?’
5 She was ill, so she stayed at home.
But later I learnt that in Japan, when people are ill, for
6 I’m tired because I got up early.
example, when they have a cold, they wear a mask
so they don’t give the cold to other people. It’s a way
Exercise 2c
of showing respect to others. This seems like very
Audio 6.9 good manners to me and I think everybody should
1 It’s nice but expensive. wear a mask when they're ill!
2 I was upset because he forgot my birthday.
3 He’s rich but unhappy. 2 Stefano
4 There were no buses, so we took a taxi.
Well, I’m Italian and when I’m with my Italian friends
5 Let’s meet next week. Tuesday, for example.
and family and we’re having a really interesting
6 The weather was awful, so we stayed in.
conversation we get excited and we all speak at the
7 I can’t run because of my bad foot.
same time. But I’ve heard that in other countries it’s
8 Have you got any ID? A passport, for example?
bad manners to talk when another person is
speaking. So when I’m with my English friends, for
Exercise 3a
example, I try very hard not to interrupt because I
Audio 6.10 don’t want to be impolite, but, the thing is, for Italians
1 I’m from New Zealand, but I often go to Japan on it isn’t rude to interrupt – in fact it’s the opposite – it’s
business. our way of showing that we’re really interested.
2 When people are ill, for example when they have a
cold … 3 Mike
3 They wear a mask so they don’t give the cold to
I’m from Hong Kong, but I’ve lived and worked in the
other people.
UK for many years. One of the big differences
4 But I’ve heard that in other countries …
between here and Hong Kong is table manners – you
5 So when I’m with my English friends …
know, the way people eat their food. So for example,
6 Because I don’t want to be impolite …
Chinese people often make loud slurping noises
7 I’m from Hong Kong, but I’ve lived in the UK …
when eating noodles. Noodle restaurants in Hong

Kong are very noisy places – it sounds like a 2

competition to see who can slurp the loudest! For us, A Hiya. Are you OK?
slurping your noodles is a polite thing to do because B No, not really. I’ve just failed my driving test.
it means you’re really enjoying your food, but A Never mind. You can try again soon.
unfortunately here in the UK it’s really bad manners! B Yeah, but I’ve already taken it three times. That
was my fourth test!
Exercise 7b A Oh dear. I’m sorry.
Audio 6.12
1 pleasant, unpleasant 3
2 usual, unusual A Hi Tanya, it’s me. I’m on the train. Listen, I’ve got
3 patient, impatient bad news …
4 honest, dishonest B What?
5 lucky, unlucky A A tree has fallen on the track ahead of us.
6 possible, impossible B Oh no! Are you OK?
7 fair, unfair A Yeah, yeah, I’m fine. But I’m going to be very late
8 friendly, unfriendly home. I’m not going to be back in time for the
9 healthy, unhealthy concert tonight.
10 necessary, unnecessary B Ah, what a shame!

A I know. I was really looking forward to it. Maybe
Exercise 8a somebody else can go with you?
B Maybe. It’s a bit late, but I’ll send out a few texts.
Audio 6.13
A Yeah. I’m really sorry.
A He wasn’t very polite.
B Oh, don’t worry – that’s life. At least you’re safe!
B True. He was a bit impolite.
A That wasn’t very kind.
4
B You’re right. It was a bit unkind.
A Hey, Neena. Guess what?
6.4 Writing and speaking B What?
A I’ve just won the prize for best young ice hockey
Exercises 8b & 9a
player in the region.
Audio 6.14 B That’s fantastic! When did you find out?
1 A Just now.
A Hey, I’ve got some good news … Pati’s had her B Congratulations! I’m really happy for you.
twins!
B Oh wow! What’s she had? 5
A A boy and a girl. A Have you heard the news? About the fires in
B Oh, how wonderful! What are their names? Australia?
A Thomas and Rose. B No. What’s happened?
B Aah. Have you seen them yet? A There've been some terrible forest fires in
A No, I’m seeing them tomorrow! Western Australia. It’s a really serious situation.

B Have people died? 5 She’s my half sister. She’s my cousin.

A No, I don’t think so, but hundreds of houses have 6 He’s my husband’s father. He’s my father-in-law.
burned down and thousands of people have left 7 They’re twins. They were born on the same day to
their homes. the same mother.
B That’s awful! 8 They’re married. They’re a couple.
A Yes, terrible.
Unit 7
Pronunciation
7.1 On the move
Audio 6.15
Exercise 2
a That’s fantastic!
b That’s fantastic. Audio 7.1
1 Kazimierz
Exercise 9c
I do have a car, but I only really use it to go to the
Audio 6.16 supermarket or to visit friends who live out of town. I
1 I’ve got some good news. use public transport whenever possible. There’s so
2 Oh wow! much traffic on the road already and I don’t want to
3 How wonderful! add to that. The bus is the most convenient form of
4 What a pity! transport for me as there’s a bus stop very close to
5 Never mind. my apartment. Bus fares are expensive, but I have a
6 Oh dear. I’m sorry. bus pass which makes it cheaper. I buy a pass once
7 I’ve got bad news. a month and then I can use the bus as many times
8 Oh no! as I want. Buses are greener now than in the past.
9 What a shame! They’re quieter, they use less fuel and create less
10 Guess what? pollution.
11 That’s fantastic!
12 I’m really happy for you. 2 Elise
13 That’s great news!
I work mostly from home, but once or twice a week I
14 Have you heard the news?
have to travel to another city for work. It’s about an
15 That’s awful!
hour from where I live. I have a choice between
Review taking the bus or the train. The bus is much cheaper
than the train, but the journey is much slower as
Exercise 5
there are often bad traffic jams on the motorway. So I
Audio 6.17 take the train. The trains are reliable – they usually
1 She’s my mother’s sister. She’s my grandmother. leave on time – and they’re quite comfortable. It’s
2 I’ve got no brothers or sisters. I’m an only child. expensive, but the train fares are much cheaper if
3 He’s married to my mother, but he’s not my father. you book in advance. I find travelling by train quite
He’s my stepfather. enjoyable, except when it’s really crowded and you
4 They’re engaged. They’re married. can’t sit down.

3 Aldo Manga cafés are everywhere in Japan. In the past,

they were places where you could go to read Manga
I live in a big city and as in many big cities, there’s a
for a few hours and escape the busy streets. Now
lot of traffic. Travelling by car is very slow and it’s
they have become something different. They offer
really hard to find parking spaces in the city centre.
internet access and computer facilities as well as
Public transport is good, but it gets very crowded and
Manga books. They’re open 24 hours and they sell
you often can’t get a seat. It’s also very expensive.
food and drinks. People often use them as a cheap
That’s why I go everywhere by bike. Luckily, I live in
form of accommodation – you pay per hour for your
a city which is very good for cycling. For example, the
time in the café, but it’s much less expensive than a
main roads have special cycle lanes. To be honest
hotel. So, I’m going to stay the night in a Manga
though, I usually avoid the main roads and cycle in
Kissa. Well, as they say, ‘You have to try everything
the quieter streets because they are safer and there
once!’ Let’s go inside.
is less pollution.
So, here we are inside the café. There are walls and
7.2 Getting away
walls of Manga books displayed from floor to ceiling.
Exercises 3a & b There are thousands of them! I haven’t seen anything
like this before! According to the guidebook, Manga
Audio 7.2 & 7.3
is popular with men and women of all ages in Japan,
accommodation
not just teenagers. They are a very important part of
souvenir Japanese culture and Manga artists are very
insurance respected. There are quite a lot of people here.

Some look like travellers, but a lot of people are local.
currency
Some are reading, but most people are watching
culture videos and playing games on computers. Nobody’s
foreign serving food, but if I need something to eat there are

loads of vending machines. Wow … there’s an
apply
enormous choice. All kinds of soft drinks, pot
review noodles, ice cream …
So I’m now outside my room. I’m just taking off my

Exercises 6 & 7
shoes – everyone leaves their shoes outside the
Audio 7.4 room – and now I’m going to have a look inside. Well,
Here I am in Tokyo. It’s 11 p.m. and I’m standing it’s not exactly a room – it’s tiny and the walls only
outside a ‘Manga Kissa’. What, you might ask, is a reach as high as my shoulder. And the bed’s not
‘Manga Kissa’? Well, ‘Kissa’ is a Japanese word for really a bed, but a kind of long, flat seat, like a bench
café and ‘Manga’ are Japanese comic books. And … but there’s a blanket. It’s not exactly five-star
this is where I’m going to stay the night. But don’t accommodation, but I’ve got my own personal,
worry, I’ve done my research and according to my private space and that’s what matters. I think I’m
guidebook, Manga cafés are a good choice if you’re going to sleep very well in here.
looking for somewhere cheap to spend the night.

Exercise 9 L OK, thanks very much, that’s great.

R You’re welcome. Enjoy your stay!
Audio 7.5
1 Manga cafés are a good choice if you’re looking for
Conversation 2
somewhere cheap to spend the night.
C Hi there, we’ve got a room booked in the name of
2 Manga cafés are everywhere in Japan.
Rodriguez. Please could we check in?
3 You have to try everything once!
R Sorry, what was the name again?
4 I haven’t seen anything like this before!
C Rodriguez … Carmen Rodriguez.
5 Nobody’s serving food, but if I need something to
R Just a second, let me check. Yeah, yeah, I’ve got
eat there are loads of vending machines.
the booking here, but I’m afraid you’re a bit early.
6 Everyone leaves their shoes outside the room.
C Oh …
7.4 Speaking and writing R The room’s not quite ready yet. Check-in’s at two
o’clock.
Exercises 2b & 3
C Oh, I see, so …
Audio 7.6 R So, er, could you come back around two and your
Conversation 1 room’ll be ready then.
L Hi, I’d like to check in, please. C OK, no problem. but is there somewhere we can
R Yes, of course. Do you have a reservation? leave our luggage? We’ve got quite a lot of stuff.
L Yes, my name’s Lars Meyer. R Yes, you can leave it behind reception. I‘ll get
R OK, Mr Meyer. So that’s a double room for three someone to help you with that.
nights? C OK, thanks, and it’ll be safe there?
L Yeah, that’s right. R Yeah, yeah, someone’ll be here all the time.
R Right, so could you fill in the registration form, C OK, so we’ll check in later then, when we come
please? And I’ll just need to take a copy of your back.
passport and a credit card. OK, thank you, and R Yeah, that’s fine.
could you sign here and here. Right … here’s C Oh, and er … can I just ask you, what time is
your key. It’s room 206 on the second floor. checkout?
L Thanks. And please could I just check a couple of R You have to vacate the room by ten.
things about the room? C Checkout is 10 a.m.? Quite early, then.
R Yes, of course, go ahead. R Yeah.
L Is Wi-Fi available in the room? C OK, so we’ll …
R Yes, it is.
L And is there a charge for it? Exercise 4
R No, it’s free of charge to all our guests. Audio 7.7
L OK, that’s great. Oh, and will I need a code? 1 I’d like to check in, please.
R Yes, you’ll find the code on the desk in your room. 2 Do you have a reservation?
L OK, thanks. Oh yeah, and what time’s breakfast? 3 Could you fill in the registration form, please?
R Breakfast’s between 7 and 10 in the main 4 Is Wi-Fi available in the room?
restaurant on the ground floor. 5 Is there a charge for it?

6 Sorry, what was the name again? everything you hear. The truth is that we use all of
7 Is there somewhere we can leave our luggage? our brain. We don’t use all of it at the same time,
8 I’ll get someone to help you with that. but even for a small action like moving your little
9 What time is checkout? finger, we use a large part of it.
P Not true, then?
Review
DF I’m afraid not!
Exercise 6 P Alright, now my next question is are boys’
brains bigger than girls’ brains?
Audio 7.8
DF Surprising as it may sound, this is true! At birth,
A I’d like to check in, please. The name’s Samson.
the average brain of boys is 12 to 20% larger than
B OK, Mr Samson, that’s a single room for two
that of girls.
nights. Could you fill in the registration form,
P Really? So, does that mean boys are more
please?
intelligent?
A Of course. Is Wi-Fi available in the room?
DF Er, no, it doesn’t.
B Yes, but there’s a small charge for it.
P OK, next question can you remember things
A I see. And what time is checkout?
better if you listen to classical music?
B You have to leave your room by 11.00 a.m.
DF Ah, you’re talking about the ‘Mozart effect’. Many
A OK, great.
people bought classical music CDs after hearing
B Room 604. I’ll get someone to help you with your
this myth in the 1990s. According to research,
bags.
however, it isn’t true. But who knows, you might
enjoy the music anyway.
Unit 8
P Absolutely! My next question is can babies
8.1 The amazing human brain learn more than one language at the same time?
DF Oh, definitely. Many children grow up in bilingual
Exercise 2b
homes and can speak two languages equally well.
Audio 8.1 In fact, some research says that speaking two
P On today’s programme we’re talking about the languages can actually improve your brain.
brain. The brain is an amazing organ. It can learn. P Ah, interesting. And what about this Is the brain
It can remember. It can think. But there are many able to repair itself?
myths about the brain: stories a lot of people DF In some cases, the brain can repair itself; in other
believe, but which are not true. My guest today is cases, the brain isn’t able to repair itself. It
neuroscientist, Dr Gerry Fernandez. depends on how serious the problem or brain
DF Good morning. damage is. So this is sometimes true and
P … and I’m hoping he’ll be able to tell us what’s sometimes false.
true and what’s not. P Right. OK, thank you. And my final question for
DF I’ll certainly do my best! you today is can computers read our minds?
P OK. So, first question is it true that we only DF No, of course they can’t! But it’s an interesting
use 10% of our brains? question, because scientists believe computers
DF Ah yes, the 10% myth! This is one of the most will soon be able to scan our brains and put our
common myths about the brain, but don’t believe

thoughts into words. They won’t be able to 7 I’m terrible at remembering people’s names.
understand the thoughts though.
P So how will that help us?
development
DF People will be able to dictate letters and search
the internet just by thinking. Exercise 2a
P Oh, I see. Brilliant! And that also means people
Audio 8.5
with speech problems might be able to
1 They went out when it started to snow.
communicate just by thinking.
2 This smells like chocolate.
DF Exactly.
P That’s amazing! Well, thank you Dr Fernandez for Exercise 2b
helping us separate the facts from the myths.
Audio 8.6
DF My pleasure.
When a word ends in a consonant and the next word
Exercise 3 starts with a vowel sound, speakers link the words

together so they sound like one word. This can make
Audio 8.2
it difficult to understand.
F No, of course they can’t! But it’s an interesting
question, because scientists believe computers ‘went in’ sounds like ‘wentin’
will soon be able to scan our brains and put our ‘the sound of it’ sounds like ‘thesoundofit’
thoughts into words. They won’t be able to
Sometimes words that end and start with consonants
understand the thoughts though.
are also linked the same way.
P So how will that help us?
F People will be able to dictate letters and search ‘let’s leave’ sounds like ‘letsleave’
the internet just by thinking.

Exercise 2c
P Oh, I see. Brilliant! And that also means people
with speech problems might be able to Audio 8.7
communicate just by thinking. 1 He likes the smell of it.
F Exactly. 2 You can’t leave it in the house.
P That’s amazing! Well, thank you Dr Fernandez for 3 It was an old house.
helping us separate the facts from the myths. 4 I was worried because it was late.
F My pleasure. 5 Be careful, it’s icy.
6 She gives me a lot of presents.
Exercises 8b & c
Exercises 3 & 4b
Audio 8.3 & 8.4
1 He’s brilliant at solving computer problems. Audio 8.8
2 I’m really good at fixing things. 1 'Tomorrow’s' my favourite word. Tomorrow will be
3 She’s good at spelling. a brand-new day; it doesn’t matter what happened
4 She’s quite good at map reading. in the past. I like the pronunciation of this word. It
5 I’m OK at following instructions. seems full of possibilities leading to a bright future.
6 He isn’t very good at telling jokes.

2 ‘Care’: it’s a very short and simple word but it e It’s a very short and simple word but it means a lot.
means a lot. It sounds very open, as is everybody f It makes me think of young flowers and crisp,
who cares. sunny spring mornings.
3 ‘Happiness’: this is my favourite word because I
like the sound of it. It makes me feel good when I Exercise 8a & b
hear it. You have to smile when you say it and it’s Audio 8.10
one of the first words that I learnt in English. 1
4 ‘Octopus’: when I started learning English at the A Shh, don’t make a noise. It’s really late. You’ll
age of 10, my dad always helped me with my wake the children.
homework and I thought his English was very B OK, I’ll be as quiet as I can.
good. Then one day I was telling him all the new
words we’d learnt that day in class, and when I 2
said ‘octopus’, he just looked at me and said, A It says here in the newspaper than more than
‘Octopus? I’ve never heard that before. What is 60% of young women don’t do enough exercise.
that?’ I got very excited: this was the first time in B Is that because men generally do more sport than
my life I knew something and my dad didn’t! It is a women?
wonderful moment in any child’s life, and ‘octopus’ A I don’t know – it doesn’t say.
has been my favourite word ever since.
5 ‘Probably’. Why? Because it’s the best answer to 3
give when you don’t want to answer a question or A Oh, I don’t know what to do – I hate making
make a decision. decisions!
6 ‘Blossom’: I really like the word ‘blossom’, because B I always make a list of the advantages and
I think it sounds as gentle as the thing it disadvantages, and then decide.
represents. It makes me think of young flowers and
crisp, sunny spring mornings. 4
7 Snow - because I like the quiet snow world. It’s A Oh no, I’ve made a mistake – look.
white and clean and I love freezing weather. Also, I B No you haven’t, you’re doing it really well.
remember having fun when I was a child and it A Well, I don’t think I’ve done a good job.
snowed.
5
Exercise 5
A Right, that’s it … I’ve done the washing-up, the
Audio 8.9 ironing and the hoovering.
a Then one day I was telling him all the new words B That’s great, darling. Would you like me to make
we’d learnt that day in class. you a cheese sandwich and a cup of tea?
b Snow – because I like the quiet snow world. It's A Yes, please. Can I have a piece of cake, too?
white and clean and I love freezing weather.
c It’s one of the first words that I learnt in English. 6
d It seems full of possibilities leading to a bright A I’ve just read a book about Mark Zuckerberg.
future. B Isn’t he the man who started Facebook?

A Yeah, they say he made billions of dollars before A I said, I saw them a few years ago in Germany
he was 30. before they were famous.
B Sorry, what did you say? I can’t hear a word.
A Oh, never mind. It’s too noisy in here. I’ll tell you
Exercise 2 later.
Audio 8.11
Exercise 3
1
Audio 8.12
A Hello, Thomas Smith.
B Hi there, it’s Helen. I’m just ringing to let you know 1 You’re breaking up.
what time I get in. 2 Could you repeat that, please?
A Hello? Hello? Are you there? You’re breaking up. 3 Please could you speak up?
Sorry, what was that? 4 What does she mean by ‘the literature’?
B Oh sorry, I’m on the train. I keep losing the signal 5 Sorry, I’m a bit lost.
so we might get cut off. Can you hear me now? 6 Sorry, what did you say?
A No, no not really, it’s a really bad connection. 7 It’s too noisy in here.
Could you repeat that, please, and please could

Exercise 10
you speak up?
B Right, OK … IS THAT BETTER? Well, my train Audio 8.13
gets in at 11, so I’ll see you about half past. I’ll P Hello, Action Holidays, Pippa speaking, can I help
come straight to your office. Is that OK? you?
A Yeah, yeah that’s fine. OK, see you soon then. A Yes, erm, I’m interested in going on the scuba-
Bye. diving course in Thailand, but I’d like to check if
B Bye. it’s suitable for complete beginners?
P Yes, that’s not a problem at all. It’s, er, suitable for
2 all levels. When would you like to go?
A Please could I ask you a favour? Could I borrow A Well, do you have any places left on one of the
your lecture notes after class? January courses?
B Yeah, OK but why? P Just let me check … Yes, the first one’s on the
A Well, I’m afraid I can’t follow this lecture very well. sixth of January. It’s a one-week course and
I mean, what does she mean by ‘the literature’? we’ve got two places left. Would you like me to
Please could you explain? Sorry, I’m a bit lost. reserve a place for you now?
B Oh, I see. Yeah, of course, you can borrow them. A Yes, please, that’d be great.
And don’t worry, I’ll explain after class. P OK, can I just take down a few details then? So,
C Shh … Is everything all right there at the back? could I have your full name please?
A Adam Wright.
3 P OK, sorry, could you repeat that, please?
A They’re really good, aren’t they? I saw them a few A Adam Wright, W-R-I-G-H-T.
years ago in ... P Thanks. And what’s your email address?
B Pardon? A It’s adw29@yahoo.com.

P OK, and, er, your date of birth? homework

A The 13th of August 1996.
housework
P Thanks. And your daytime telephone number?
lists
A Er, do you mean my mobile number?
P Yeah, that’s fine. nothing
A It’s 07905 …
phone calls
P 07905 …
A 232 … sport
P 232 … your bed

A 634.
P 634. OK. And who’s your next of kin? Unit 9
A Sorry?
9.2 Going back to nature
P Next of kin ... Who do we contact in an
emergency? A family member, perhaps? Exercise 5a
A Oh OK. My mother, Dorothy Wright.
Audio 9.1
P And her contact details?
/i:/ eat
A Yeah, OK. Her mobile number’s 07902 815 346.
/e/ bread
P Thanks. Oh, and do you have any medical
conditions or allergies?
Exercises 5b & c
A No, nothing that I know of.
P OK, that’s great. So, that’s all booked for you. I’ll Audio 9.2 & 9.3
send you an email with all the details. Please /i:/ disease, meat, easy
check they’re correct and then pay the deposit /e/ health, instead, weather, already
online. You also need to book your own flight and
send us your flight numbers as soon as possible. Exercises 8a & 9
Oh, and don’t forget, you must get travel
Audio 9.4
insurance which covers you for scuba-diving. So,
A Hi, I’m calling about the MovNat training course in
er, thank you for booking with Action Holidays. I
November.
hope you enjoy your trip!
B OK, great. Are you interesting in coming on the
A OK, thanks for your help.
course?
P You’re welcome. Bye.
A Yes, I am, but I’ve just got a few questions I’d like
Review to ask.
B Right. Fire away.
Exercise 5a
A Well, the first question is, do you need to have a
Audio 8.14 good level of fitness? It’s just that I’m quite unfit at
decisions the moment. Does that matter? I mean, do I need
to go to the gym before I begin the course?
exams
B No, no. The course is for anybody. It doesn’t
exercise matter how fit you are. When you arrive, the

instructor will check your fitness level and will then Exercises 3b & 5
divide you into two groups, beginner and
Audio 9.6
intermediate.
P Can you explain – how exactly were you using
A Right. Sounds good. I was also wondering about
social media?
the weather. The course is outdoors, isn’t it? It’s in
I Well, I was using it in two different ways. There’s
a park. What will happen if it rains or snows? Will
the photography, which is my work, so I depend
you cancel it or will it be indoors?
on Facebook and LinkedIn for business, as I work
B Erm, no. With MovNat you need to practise your
for myself. But then I also use it to keep in touch
skills in all weather conditions. That’s part of our
with friends and family.
philosophy. The course will take place outside,
P When did you realize there was a problem?
whatever the weather. If it’s raining or snowing,
I A friend asked me how often I checked social
the experience will be even more exciting!
media sites. I counted and it was up to twelve
A OK. So is it necessary to book a place, or would it
times an hour.
be alright to just turn up?
P That’s quite a lot. And how did you free yourself
B No, you’ll definitely need to reserve a place before
from it?
you come. The courses are popular and places
I So, firstly, I looked at how I used social media
are limited. In fact, there are only two or three
during the day, you know, things like which sites I
places left in November. Would you like me to
visited, and for how long ...
book you onto the course now?
P OK, well, that sounds like a good start.
A I just need to check I can make those dates. Then
I Yes, it was. I was shocked at how much time I
I’ll call and book.
spent each day on Facebook and LinkedIn. So,
B OK. Don’t miss your place though!
next I thought ‘I have to do something about this’.
A No, I won’t. I’ll get back to you as soon as I know.
Actually, I really believed in my ability to just stop.
B OK, sounds good. Speak to you soon, I hope.
P And did that work?
9.3 Vocabulary and skills I Absolutely not! It was much more difficult than I
development thought. I tried, but I just couldn’t do it.
P So, what did you do next?
Exercise 2b
I So then I tried a special app you can use on your
Audio 9.5 tablet. It’s called ‘Self-Control’, and it tells you not
P Hello. This morning we’re talking about social to look at social media sites. But then I got a
media. Ilaria di Genaro is a freelance professional smartphone, and didn’t put the app on the phone,
photographer. She’s worked for newspapers from so …
all around the world and she depends on social P … so you were checking Facebook on your
media for her job. Last year she started to worry smartphone a lot!
about spending too much time on it. She realized I Yeah, all the time. I was just spending so much
that her average day consisted of checking social time doing it. But finally I thought of a good idea
media sites up to twelve times an hour. Ilaria, and that was to give money to a local charity
welcome. every time I looked at Facebook or LinkedIn.
P And it worked?

I Yes, it did, because I was giving the charity a lot manage to get in!
of money − a lot! So I stopped and I now check P I think you should see a doctor if they get any
social media a couple of times a day, and my worse.
emails maybe three times. I still give some money C Right, OK. Well, thanks very much for your help.
to charity, but not quite as much.
3
D Hello there, Joseph Erickson?
Exercises 3 & 4a P Yes, I'm his father. My son’s had a terrible
accident and I think he’s broken his arm.
Audio 9.7
D How did it happen?
1
P Well, we were at a children’s party and he ran into
D Hello, please have a seat. So, what can I do for
a wall. He put his arms out to try and stop himself,
you?
but he was going so fast and …
P Well, I’ve had an accident and I’ve hurt my back.
D Let me take a look, Joseph. Oh yes, it’s definitely
D OK … and how did you do it?
broken. We call that a banana arm. He must try to
P Actually, I was lifting some heavy suitcases out of
keep still and we’ll send him for an X-ray straight
the car when it happened.
away.
D I see. Well, if you just want to lie down on the bed
P Er, I’m so worried, he’s in a lot of pain.
over there, I’ll take a look. Tell me if it hurts. Right,
D Don’t worry, we’ll give him some strong painkillers
well, I don’t think it’s anything serious, but you
before he goes for the X-ray.
should take it easy and you mustn’t lift anything
P He was having such a great time before it
heavy for the next few days. I’ll give you a
happened. I feel really upset.
prescription for some tablets. Please take this to
D Well, I don’t think you should feel bad. He was
the chemist’s next door.
only having fun …
P OK, thank you very much. Oh, and how often
should I take the tablets?
Exercise 4b
D It’s two tablets three times a day before meals.
Audio 9.8
2 1 You should take it easy.
P Yes, can I help you? 2 You mustn’t lift anything heavy.
C Yes, have you got anything for insect bites? 3 Have you got anything for insect bites?
Something has bitten me all over my arms and 4 You could try this cream, which should help.
legs. 5 It’s a good idea to keep your windows closed at
P Let’s take a look … Well, it looks like a mosquito. night.
They’re quite red and sore, aren’t they? You could 6 How can I help you?
try this cream, which should help. 7 He must try to keep still.
C OK, thanks, I’ll try it. 8 I don’t think you should feel bad.
P And it’s a good idea to keep your windows closed

at night.
C Yeah, we always do. I don’t know how they

Review but it tastes really nice with chilli sauce. Here in

Morocco we usually eat tagine with bread.
Exercise 5a 3 These are called vegetable spring rolls. They’re
Audio 9.9 really popular in Vietnam. There are many different
D How can I help you? sorts of spring roll. Sometimes the rolls are not
P I’m having real trouble sleeping just now. cooked, but these ones are fried. They’re filled with
D OK, first of all, you should try to reduce caffeine or raw vegetables, fresh herbs and boiled noodles.
other stimulants. You dip them into this sauce to give them extra
P Right, I can probably drink a bit less coffee. flavour. The sauce has lime juice in it to make it
Anything else? sour, chilli to make it spicy, and some sugar so it’s
D It’s also a good idea to keep calm during the quite sweet. They are served as part of a meal or
evening. No violent TV programmes. as a snack.
P OK. I won’t watch any. And what about at 4 These are scones. It’s a sort of cake but less sweet
bedtime? than a cake. They’re baked in the oven and the
D Well, just before you go to bed, have a bath or traditional way to eat them here in Britain is to cut
drink some warm milk. them in half and cover them with strawberry or
P I see. Well I’ll try those ideas. raspberry jam and then put cream on top of the
D If things don’t improve, come back and see me in jam. You can also have savoury scones – scones
a week. without sugar. Cheese scones, for example, are
P OK, thanks. quite popular, though my favourite are the sweet
ones. You can eat them at room temperature or
Unit 10 you can heat them in the oven. Personally, I like

them warm.
10.1 A question of taste
Exercises 2 & 3 Exercise 6a
Audio 10.1 Audio 10.2
1 So this is a Sacher Torte. It’s probably the most These are called vegetable spring rolls.
famous food from Austria. As you can see, it’s a Cover them with strawberry or raspberry jam.
kind of chocolate cake. It’s quite plain, really, and
My favourite are the sweet ones.
it’s got apricot jam in the middle. On the top and
sides it’s covered with dark chocolate which has a There are many different sorts of spring roll.
nice, bitter taste. It’s often served with thick cream. You can eat them at room temperature.
2 OK, so this is a tagine. It’s a kind of stew. There
There are several types of tagine.
are several types of tagine. This one is quite a
typical one – it’s made with pieces of lamb cooked
Exercise 6b
in a thick sauce with onions and spices. The tagine
has some honey in it, so it tastes quite sweet. The Audio 10.3
tagine itself is mild – it doesn’t have chillies in it – vegetable

strawberry

raspberry Nowadays, over 18 billion cans are produced every

year in the UK alone. If you put all those cans
favourite
together, end to end, you could make a track to the
different
moon three times.
temperature
several development
10.2 Canned dreams Exercise 1b
Exercises 5 & 6 Audio 10.5

P A recent report has found that one third of the
Audio 10.4
world’s food ends up in the rubbish bin. Here in
Millions of years ago, people hunted for food and ate
the UK, half of the food which is thrown away
it immediately. But they soon realized they could
comes from our homes. Here’s Martin Waits, from
keep their food for longer if they protected it. So, the
the organization ‘Taste it, don’t waste it!’…
world’s first food containers were made from animal
M Much of the waste happens because people buy
skins and large leaves. Water was kept in coconut
too much food, which they don’t have time to
shells and dried vegetable skins.
cook. The food is just left at the back of the fridge
Metal containers – or cans – were invented in 1810 or the cupboard and then it’s forgotten. Another
by a French chef called Monsieur Appert. The reason for wasting food is that we cook or prepare
Emperor Napoleon offered a prize to anyone who too much food, we can’t eat it all and it goes in the
could find a way of keeping food safe for soldiers in bin. But the sad thing is, people often throw away
battle, and that award was won by Appert. His food that's perfectly safe to eat, just because it
invention preserved food beautifully, but those first doesn’t look nice or because they're worried it will
cans were made of iron so they were incredibly make them ill.
heavy. But carrying them wasn’t the only problem – P According to the report, the foods we waste the
opening them was almost impossible. Some cans most are fresh vegetables and salad, drink, fresh
even had instructions to open them with a hammer fruit, and bread and cakes.
and a knife. Soldiers usually shot them open with
their guns. 10.4 Speaking and writing
At the beginning of the 1800s, cans were made by Exercises 2 & 3a
hand. By the end of the 1800s, cans were produced
Audio 10.6
by machine and made from a much lighter metal so
1
they were easier to carry. But the problem of getting
C Excuse me. I’m very sorry, but I’ve just spilt my
into the cans lasted much, much longer. Several can
orange juice. I’m afraid some’s gone on the floor,
openers were invented, but they were all difficult to
too. Could you possibly bring me a cloth?
use and you could cut your fingers very badly. The
W Sure, that’s no problem.
safe modern tin opener – the sort with two rolling
C I’m sorry about that.
wheels and a turning key – wasn’t invented until
W Oh no, don’t worry. It’s not your fault. It happens
1925.

all the time. Would you like another juice? this morning.
C Oh yes, please. Thank you. C Well, you smell it.
W Yes, you’re right, sir. It doesn’t smell fresh. I’m
2 very sorry about that. I’ll bring you another one.
C Excuse me? Erm … there seems to be a mistake C Er, no. I’d like to order something else, please.
in the bill.
W Oh, is there? Exercise 3b
C You’ve charged us for two coffees and we only Audio 10.7
ordered one. 1 Could you possibly bring me a cloth?
W Oh, I’m terribly sorry. I’ll get you another bill. 2 Don’t worry. It’s not your fault.
C OK. Thanks. 3 There seems to be a mistake …
4 You’ve charged us for two coffees …
3 5 I’m terribly sorry.
C Excuse me. Could I have another glass, please? 6 I do apologize.
This one’s dirty. It’s got lipstick on it. 7 Would you mind waiting …?
W Oh, yes. So it has. I do apologize. I’ll get you a 8 Don’t worry about it.
clean one. 9 I’m afraid I can’t eat this …
C OK, thanks very much. 10 I’d like to order something else, please.
4 Review
C Excuse me. I’ve got a bit of a problem. I didn’t Exercise 4a
know that you only accept cash and I don’t have
Audio 10.8
enough on me.
1 My favourite snack food is pão de queijo, which
W Yes, it does say ‘No credit cards’ on the door.
means ‘cheese bread’ in English. They’re baked in
C Yes, sorry. I didn’t see that. Could I … is there a
the oven and they look like little balls. They’re a
cash machine near here?
popular snack and breakfast food in Brazil and
W There’s one a few minutes down the road.
Argentina. They’re delicious when they’re warm.
C Would you mind waiting while I go and get some
2 Churros are my favourite snack. We often eat them
money out?
for breakfast in Spain. They taste a bit like a
W Not at all.
doughnut but they’re long and thin. They’re fried in
C OK, I’ll be back in a few minutes. Sorry.
oil and then they’re covered in sugar. They’re really
W Don’t worry about it. That’s fine.
nice if you dip them into a cup of thick hot
chocolate.
5
C Excuse me. I’m afraid I can’t eat this fish. It smells
funny.
W What do you mean, sir?
C I mean it smells funny. It doesn’t smell fresh.
W But it is fresh. It was delivered to the restaurant

think about your body and that encourages you to

Unit 11
get fit. Another thing is that if you’re someone who
11.1 Making the world a better feels a lot of anger, salsa, or any dance, can turn
place
these angry feelings into a kind of positive energy.
Exercises 5a & b It can make you happy. So more dancing means
more happiness, more happiness means less
Audio 11.1
crime and less war. So with lots of us happy from
P Hello and welcome to ‘Ideas to change the world’.
all that dancing every day, we can be more
Every week we invite three people, from three
positive in the world and do great things. That's it!
different countries, to tell us – in one minute –
P And finally, we have Dovydas Mirowski from
about an idea which could make the world a
Poland. Dovydas, you have 60 seconds to tell us
better place. We will listen to the three ideas and
about your idea, starting from now.
then our guest judge will select the best one. Our
D I would like to change the world by introducing a
judge today is Dr Miriam Kirkham, Professor of
special day, once a year, when everybody in the
Global Studies at Chicago University. A very
world gives a gift to a neighbour. The gift
warm welcome to the programme, Miriam.
shouldn’t cost a lot of money but we should
M Thank you.
choose it carefully it could be a bunch of wild
P And now for the 60-second ideas. The first comes
flowers, a tiny toy for the children, or a jar of
from Alessandro Bartoli from Italy. Alessandro,
home-made jam. This would be an international
you have 60 seconds to tell us your idea to
holiday and it would give neighbours around the
improve the world. Starting … from … now!
world a chance to get to know each other. This
A My idea to change the world is to spend more
idea of ‘Gifts for Neighbours’ wouldn’t solve the
money on developing drugs that can make us
world’s serious problems, like unemployment or
more intelligent. Why would this be a good idea?
global warming, but it would make the world
First of all, scientists would be more likely to find
around us feel like a kinder, friendlier place.
cures for illnesses like heart disease and
P Thank you very much.
Alzheimer’s if they were more intelligent. Not just
scientists – everybody would benefit from a bit of
Exercises 7a & b
extra intelligence. It seems that higher intelligence
Audio 11.2
can help to reduce a number of social and
economic problems. So, I think the smartest thing P So what did you think about the idea for a pill that
we can do to make the world better is to make would make us ‘super intelligent’?
ourselves smarter. M Great idea. I mean, we live in a complicated world
P Thank you, Alessandro. And our next guest is and we need all the brain power we can get!
Pilar Jimenez from Spain. Pilar, you have 60 P True, but do you think it’s likely that scientists will
seconds, starting … now! be able to come up with a super-intelligence
PJ The world would be a better place if everybody drug? Isn’t it rather a crazy idea?
learned how to dance salsa and danced salsa M No, not at all. You can already buy drugs to help
every day. Why? Because when you dance, you you to concentrate more and to improve your
forget about your problems. It also makes you mental energy. This is just the next step.

P So would you take a smart pill? Audio 11.3

M I would take a smart pill if I knew it was safe. Of 1 Why did you go there?
course, that’s a big ‘if’! My worry, though, is the 2 I’ve always loved …
cost. If only a few people could afford them, that
would give them an unfair advantage. In exams, Exercise 2b
for example. Audio 11.4
P Good point. So your score for a smart pill? In natural speech we say common expressions, such
M Erm, 7 out of 10. as I don’t know, you know, or I want to as a single
P OK. So let’s move onto the second idea – that unit. This means some sounds change or disappear
‘Everybody should dance salsa every day’. at the end of one word and the start of the following
M Well, I liked the idea that dancing can make you fit word. Recognizing this will help you understand more
and happy. That can only be a good thing. easily; using them will develop your fluency.
P Mmm, but some people aren’t confident about
In natural speech:
dancing, are they?
M True, but if you danced a little bit every day, then ‘I don’t know’ sounds like /aɪdəˈnəʊ/
you would become confident. ‘I want to’ sounds like /aɪˈwɒnə/
P Uh-huh …
‘Do you know what I mean?’ sounds like
M The only problem for me is that it would take a lot
/ʤəˈnəʊwɒaɪˈmi:n/
of effort to do it every single day. But, still, I like
the idea. I’d give it 8 out of 10. ‘I’ve been a’ sounds like /aɪvˈbɪnə/
P OK, and what about the last idea – everybody
‘for a while’ sounds like /fərəˈwaɪl/
should give a gift to a neighbour?
M I think it’s a wonderful idea, because when you do Exercise 3a
something kind for somebody else, the other
Audio 11.5
person feels good, but you feel good, too. It gives
1 for a long time
you a really positive feeling. Also, giving a little gift
2 Can you tell us about …?
once a year is something everybody can do. I
3 He wanted to …
mean, it’s true that if everybody gave a gift to a
4 He’s been a …
neighbour once a year, it wouldn’t solve the
5 Quite a few ...
world’s problems, but it would make a lot of
6 You see …
people a little bit happier.
7 You know ...
P So, your score for that?
M Mmm, 10 out of 10.
Exercise 3b
P Well, there you are, Dovydas. Congratulations!
Audio 11.6
11.3 Vocabulary and skills 1 Why did you go there?
development 2 I’ve always loved …
3 for a long time
Exercise 2a
4 Can you tell us about …?
5 He wanted to …

6 He’s been a … really interesting to see how they change. It isn’t

7 Quite a few … so deep there and the sand moves according to
8 You see … the weather conditions, so you can go there one
9 You know ... day and there’ll be ten statues; you go there
another day and there’ll only be three.
Exercise 5 P Wow, that sounds really interesting. Tell us a little
Audio 11.7 bit about the big circle of children that he’s made.
P Good afternoon, and welcome to another in the S Well, that’s actually made of 26 different children.
series ‘Fantastic Holidays’. This week, we’re It took him around six months to make and weighs
looking at a very unusual place to visit. Steve … I don’t know, about fifteen tonnes. And
Jones is going to tell us all about it. So, Steve, because it’s so heavy, he couldn’t put it all down
welcome to the show! in one piece, so he put each individual statue
S Thanks! down and then connected them all underwater. It
P Now, tell us a little bit about the special place you wasn’t easy, but he didn’t give up! I think he spent
visited. Why did you go there? about a week underwater you know, moving sand
S Well, you see, I’ve always loved the sea and and rocks.
diving, and this is a new and really unusual P That’s amazing, and I think I’d really like to see it!
underwater place to visit, so I thought it would be S Yes, it’s really worth a visit.
perfect for me. P Well, thanks for coming into the studio, Steve. If
P You mean you have to dive to get there? you are interested in going to this wonderful
S Yes, that’s the only way to see it because, you underwater sculpture park, you can find more
see, it’s an underwater sculpture park. It was built information on our website …
by a sculptor called Jason de Caires Taylor in the

Caribbean Sea.
P The Caribbean? Why did he do it there? Exercises 2 & 3
S He’s always loved the sea, he’s been a sculptor Audio 11.9
for a long time – so, he wanted to bring these two I Excuse me, can I ask you a question?
things together. Also, you know, the statues H Erm, well OK, but I’m late for work, so if you're
actually help coral reefs to grow and this helps the quick …
environment. That’s very important in the I OK, some media experts are saying privacy is
Caribbean … dead in our 21st century world. Do you agree?
H No, I’m afraid I disagree − although you do see a
Exercise 6a
lot more cameras around. I mean the CCTV ones.
Audio 11.8 I And what do you think about that?
P OK, can you tell us about some of the pieces he’s H Well, it’s important to feel safe these days, isn’t it?
made? Are there a lot of them? So I don’t mind too much. Anyway, I’m sorry but I
S There are actually quite a few! The first … the first have to go now.
piece he did is called ‘Grace Reef’. He placed I OK, thank you very much …
sixteen statues across a sandy area, and it’s

I Er, excuse me, do you have time to answer a few So, yeah, that’s right, no one has much privacy
questions? these days – not even in their own homes!
M & P Yeah, OK.
I Some media experts are saying privacy is dead in Exercise 5a
our 21st century world. Do you agree? Audio 11.10
M Well, maybe, yeah. I certainly tell my friends a I’m afraid I disagree.
everything online! What do you think? b I’m afraid I disagree.
P Yeah, that’s a good point. All my friends keep in
touch through Facebook, too. But, recently I went Exercises 5b & c
to a concert and I had to dance on stage. I was so
Audio 11.11 & 11.12
embarrassed, and when I got home, someone, I
1 I’m sorry, but I don’t really agree.
don’t know who, had posted a video of me
2 Yeah, but I don’t think that’s true.
dancing on YouTube! My worst nightmare and I
3 I take your point, but I’m not sure about that.
had no control over it. Personally, I don’t like that,
4 True, but there are other ways to look at it.
so yeah, I agree, perhaps privacy is dead!
I OK, thanks very much … Review
Exercise 3b
I Excuse me, could I ask you a question? Do you
think privacy is dead? Audio 11.13
L Pardon? The forest fire in the woods of the northern provinces
I Do you think privacy is dead? is the second natural disaster to affect the region
L Oh, I’m not sure about that. I haven’t really after last June’s floods. The area also has very high
thought about it before. I think we live our lives unemployment, with around 40% of under 30-year-
online these days, so I take your point, but we olds out of work.
don’t share everything and it can be very helpful Yesterday, we heard that a multinational company
in business, you know, to network, contact other has decided not to build a new factory here. People
people, but, I don’t have strong views on this had hoped this would create jobs in the region. When
really. they heard the news, many young people wrote
I OK thanks … angrily on social media.
I Excuse me, can I talk to you for a moment? Do Exercise 5a

you think privacy is dead in our 21st century
Audio 11.14
world?
1 You know, I think this is probably true.
A Oh, it’s funny you should ask that! I’ve just read a
2 I’m afraid I don’t really agree.
story about a guy who had a dinner party in New
3 In my opinion, young people in particular find it
York, invited 15 guests and had no idea that they
very hard to be alone.
were posting photos on Twitter and Instagram
4 Yeah, I think you’ve got a point. I’m always on the
during the meal – turns out over three million
phone or listening to something.
people saw his dinner party! Can you believe it?

5 I take your point, we do spend more time in contact understand a maximum of 1.6 people talking. If
with people now, but we still have quiet moments. somebody else is speaking, then we can’t listen to
that voice in our head. That means we can’t work
Unit 12 well and research has shown that the noise in
open-plan offices can reduce productivity by 66%.
12.1 The working environment
P And then there’s the opposite problem. Open-plan
Exercises 5 & 6 offices can be too quiet, if everybody’s doing their
Audio 12.1 work in silence. So it can be hard to have private
P I’ve been a newspaper journalist since 2001. I conversations. Justin Simms again.
enjoy my job mostly, but … I really don’t like the J Some companies have recently started to use
office where I work. It’s huge and there are about something called ‘pink noise’. Pink noise sounds
60 of us in here. We all sit here, we hear the same like falling rain or wind in the trees. It’s played
noises, we breathe the same air. I’ve worked here through speakers and provides background noise,
for five years. Or at least, I’ve tried to work here. which covers the sound of other people’s
But it’s not easy, and here’s why … conversation and also covers up the sound of
P So why do millions of us work in open-plan silence.
offices? To find out more about open-plan offices, P So if open-plan offices can be a problem, are
I spoke to architect, Nicky Delaney. there alternative solutions? In the last few years,
P So, Nicky, tell me – how long have we had open- break out areas, where people can have informal
plan offices? Is it a new way of working? meetings, have become more and more popular.
N Well, no actually. Open-plan offices have been In next week’s programme, I’m going to look at
around since the late 19th century. The first ones this new flexible working environment. Till then,
appeared in the USA and were like schools, with it’s goodbye from me.
workers sitting quietly at small desks, in straight

Exercises 11a & b
rows, facing the same way. In the 1960s, a new
kind of office was introduced in Germany where Audio 12.2 & 12.3
desks were organized into work zones of different How long have you worked here?
sizes, with desks facing each other. This was to
How long has he known her?
encourage communication and sharing of ideas.
P But let’s be honest, although it’s good to Exercise 11c
communicate and share ideas, sometimes it’s
Audio 12.4
possible to have too much talk and it can be
1 How long have you had your phone?
difficult to work. Listen to sound expert, Justin
2 How long has the weather been like this?
Simms, talking about the effects of noise on how
3 How long have you been awake today?
we work.
4 How long has your teacher been at this school?
J When we do work like writing a document, a voice
in our head helps us organize our ideas.
Scientists say that nobody can understand two
people talking at the same time – we can

12.2 The changing face of work I So, just to introduce myself. I’m Philippa Hart,
head of HR here at Canadian News Online. As
Exercises 2 & 3 you know, we’re a new company and we’re
Audio 12.5 looking to build up our team of sports writers.
1 I work for an advertising agency. I’m a director and D Uh-huh.
my job is to advise clients about their advertising
campaigns. I spend a lot of time in meetings – I
Exercises 6a & 7a
attend five or six meetings a day, sometimes more. Audio 12.7
And they’re usually at the clients’ offices, not at my I So, on with the interview … First of all, tell me,
own, unfortunately. I often have to give Danielle, what qualifications have you got for this
presentations at the meetings, so it can be quite job?
stressful. I also entertain clients a lot – you know, D Well, I’ve got a university degree in journalism,
take them to restaurants and sports events, that and that included not just newspaper and
sort of thing. It sounds like fun, but it’s difficult to magazine journalism but also radio, TV, and of
relax when you’re with clients. I’d prefer to be out course online journalism.
with family or friends. I guess I’ve just been in this I OK, good, and how much experience do you
job for too long. have? In sports journalism, I mean.
2 I’m a restaurant manager. I work for a large D I’ve worked as a sports journalist for six years. My
restaurant in Las Vegas and I manage a team of first job was working for a local newspaper in my
fifteen people. One of my main roles is to recruit town. I worked there for two years and then I
and train new kitchen and waiting staff. I also do a wrote for a teenage sports magazine. I’m currently
lot of paperwork. For example, I write a report on writing for a popular ice hockey magazine called
food sales at the end of every evening. I often don’t Shoot.
get to bed until after two in the morning. It’s tiring I Yeah, I know it well. So, why do you want to work
work, but I love it! for this company?
3 I’m an administrator at the law court. I work in a D Well, I enjoy my present job, but I’d like to write
team of four people, who I really like, and we run about a range of sports, not just ice hockey. Also,
the day-to-day business of the court. So we set I’d really like to get into online publishing.
times and dates for court cases, answer phone I Sure, sure. And what are your strengths and
enquiries and deal with emails. It’s not the most weaknesses?
exciting job in the world and I don’t expect to stay D Mmm, that’s a difficult question. Strengths … well,
in this job forever, but I’m very happy to do it for I’m creative, I can work quickly when I need to,
now. and I’m good at interviewing sports people – you
know, getting them to say interesting things.
12.4 Writing and speaking
Weaknesses … I find it hard to say no sometimes
Exercise 5 when people ask me to do things. That means I
sometimes have too many projects. But I’m
Audio 12.6
working on that.
I Hi Danielle. Come in. Take a seat.
I Sounds good. And what’s your greatest
D Thanks very much.

achievement? What are you most proud of in your

Grammar reference audio
career so far?
D Er, well, two years ago I won an award for best GR1.1
young sports journalist. There was quite a lot of Exercise 1

competition for that. You know, writers at other Do you drink coffee? No, I don’t.
sports magazines – so I was quite pleased. Does your husband buy you presents? Yes, he does.
I Yeah, I’m sure. Now, do you have any questions Did you enjoy the concert? No, I didn’t.
about the job?
D Er, yes, I do have a few actually … When do your children do sport?
Who does your sister play tennis with?
Exercise 7b
How often did you go on holiday as a child?
Audio 12.8
1 I’ve got a university degree in journalism. Exercise 2
2 I’ve worked as a sports journalist for six years. Are you hungry? No, I’m not.
3 I’m currently working for an ice hockey magazine. Was he at home? Yes, he was.
4 I’d really like to get into online publishing.
5 I can work quickly. Who is your English teacher?
6 I’m good at interviewing people. Why are our friends late?
7 I find it hard to say no.

GR1.2
8 I won an award for best young sports journalist.
Exercise 1
Review
always
Exercise 4 most days, nearly always, usually, often
sometimes, every now and then, occasionally
Audio 12.9
hardly ever, rarely
1 Does an accountant work in a court?
never
2 Do you pay a client to do work for you?
3 Does a medical researcher work in a laboratory?
Exercise 2
4 If you recruit somebody, do you give them a job?
I always work in the morning.
5 If you fill in a form, are you doing paperwork?
I don’t always work in the morning.
6 If you advise someone, do you tell them what they
Do you always work in the morning?
should do?
7 If your desk is in a mess, is it tidy?
I’m always tired on Friday evenings.
8 If you manage a team, are you in charge of the
I’m not always tired on Friday evenings.
team?
Are you always tired on Friday evenings?
9 If you are in trouble with your boss, is he or she
pleased with you? GR2.1
Exercise 1
I leave my house at 8 a.m.

She gets home at 7 p.m. We don’t like to watch football on TV.

He doesn’t like fish.
GR4.2
We don’t buy our food in the market.
Exercise 1
I am crossing the road now. We are having dinner at 8 p.m.
She is enjoying the music. He isn’t meeting anyone this evening.
We aren’t shopping at the moment.
I am going to have a drink.

Exercise 2
She is going to ask a technician for help.
Do you give money to people in the street?
We aren’t going to watch a DVD.
Are you working today?
Exercise 2
GR2.2
Is he staying here for two weeks?
1 The woman who took the photos is my aunt.
Are you going to finish your food?
2 The blog that he writes is really interesting.
3 This is the shop where Susan bought her laptop GR5.1
from. 1 He works for an American company.
2 We waited for an hour, but he didn’t come.
GR3.1
3 I bought a tablet and a smartphone yesterday.
1 The plane took off half an hour late, but landed on
Was the tablet expensive?
time.
4 Neil Armstrong walked on the moon in 1969.
2 I didn’t sleep very well last night.
5 Could you open the window, please?
3 Did you fall down the stairs?
6 Museums are more interesting than art galleries.
GR3.2
GR5.2
Exercise 1 1 I need some money to pay my bills.
I left the airport in a taxi. 2 Do you have any Chinese coins in your collection?
We didn’t buy a ticket. 3 There are a few receipts in my wallet.
I was walking in the mountains. 4 I don’t carry too much cash with me.
We were planning our holiday yesterday evening. 5 Do you have enough change for the bus?
He wasn’t sleeping at 1 p.m.
GR6.1
Exercise 2 1 Pilar is smarter than I am.
Did you get cold in the sea? Yes, I did. 2 I’m more creative than my brother, but less
Were you doing something nice? No, I wasn’t. creative than my sister.
3 Mrs Fiore is the most patient person I’ve ever met.
GR4.1 4 They are the least sociable students in the class.
I enjoy swimming in the morning. 5 Evan isn’t as confident as me.
He hopes to win the competition.
They go jogging every evening.

GR6.2 GR8.2
Exercise 1 Exercise 1
I have travelled around the world. 1 Teachers must be qualified.
He hasn’t met our cousins. 2 He mustn’t be late.
Have you talked to my brother? Yes, I have. 3 I have to study tonight.
4 Do you have to get up early tomorrow?
Exercise 2 5 He doesn’t have to fill in a form.
I travelled around Asia five years ago.
He didn’t meet our cousins in 2011. Exercise 2
Did you talk to my brother? Yes, I did. 1 You can leave your books here, if you like.
2 Can they wear their own clothes at school? No,
GR7.1
they can’t.
People will use public transport more.
3 You can’t enter this room, it’s for staff only.
Public transport might be more crowded soon.
4 You mustn’t tell anyone about this.
Driving won’t be dangerous one day. GR9.1

Workers might not travel to offices in the future. If Pablo comes here, he will bring his family.
If you don’t visit Lin, she won’t be happy.
Will planes fly without pilots soon? If I meet the Director, I might discuss my pay.
If I don’t stay for dinner, will they be upset?
GR7.2
1 Something is wrong, but I don’t know what. GR9.2
2 I can’t find my keys. I’ve looked everywhere. As soon as the sun comes up, we’ll start our walk.
3 No one visited her while she was in hospital. Before I cook, I’ll go for a swim.
4 Has anybody called? When the animals see us, will they be scared?
GR8.1 GR10.1
Making an omelette is easy.
Exercise 1
I avoid shopping in supermarkets.
1 The human brain can think creatively.
2 Computers aren’t able to feel emotions. GR10.2
3 Can you remember her name? No, I can’t. The best pasta is produced in Italy.
4 Is he able to take part in an experiment? Yes, he The vegetables aren’t cooked enough.
is. The restaurant was given an excellent review.
The cars weren’t made in this country.
Exercise 2
1 She might not be able to remember our number. GR11.1
2 I won’t be able to pass this exam. If my country was richer, I wouldn’t want to live
3 We will be able to talk to robots in the future. abroad.
If we found a cure for malaria, millions of lives would

be saved.
If people didn’t drive, the air would be cleaner.
If we used solar power, would we save money?
GR11.2
People used to send telegrams.
We didn’t use to have a TV.
Did you use to watch videos at school?
GR12.1
Ford has made cars for 110 years.
I haven’t worked since my accident.
GR12.2
I’m here to see the manager.
He called me to arrange a meeting.
It’s nice to meet you, Ms Evans.

It’s interesting to hear the Director speak.

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go to bed late because he’s never worried about beating other

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Winter’s my favourite season. In summer, it’s too hot

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market place Hindi, India’s national language.

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a proper cooker, just a microwave oven. Hard to E How come?

surprises me is that they don’t have any mirrors – so rude!

very strange! E How do you mean?

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Exercises 2 & 3b Exercise 5b

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Exercises 5b & c Then he jumped. But immediately something went

the station straight ahead. You can’t miss it. happiness.

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Audio 3.7 begins with a consonant, we don’t say the -t or -d.

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Exercise 6c the other people. When two people come in at the

Audio 3.12 Ryu's story

Len Mills. travelling to work, too. It was quite a hot day, so

in the middle. shirt!

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We were just going to land. We were flying over Exercise 5b

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L Very well, thanks. And you? the [j] elevator

vote which they like best. Go inside.

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Exercise 3c walk to work, not get the bus.

the easy way D Was it a free app?

be a M Thanks. So, what about you? What’s your first

Exercise 4 vegetarian cookbook to help us. My parents are

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soon. meet then instead?

M Hello. A Are you doing anything on Friday night?

But how about you? Are you OK? Friday?

this weekend or are you …? friend from university.

you doing anything tomorrow? B Saturday? That’d be great.

A I’m really sorry, but I can’t make it tomorrow – I’m

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don’t know what’s inside it! The box is called a time

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3 I run a business with a guy called Nico. It’s a

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different. found a good job. But while he was growing up,

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‘and’ sounds like ‘n’ Exercises 3c & 4

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Kong are very noisy places – it sounds like a 2

3 patient, impatient bad news …

4 honest, dishonest B What?

5 lucky, unlucky A A tree has fallen on the track ahead of us.

6 possible, impossible B Oh no! Are you OK?

9 healthy, unhealthy concert tonight.

10 necessary, unnecessary B Ah, what a shame!

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B Have people died? 5 She’s my half sister. She’s my cousin.

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3 Aldo Manga cafés are everywhere in Japan. In the past,

insurance respected. There are quite a lot of people here.

foreign serving food, but if I need something to eat there are